At Atlas Copco, when we talk about oil-free air, we’re talking about air that is as pure as the driven snow. Seriously.
During the winter months, at ski resorts around the world, our Z Series oil-free rotary screw compressors are used to make snow that covers the slopes for skiing and snowboarding fun. Many of these areas have sensitive ecosystems and thanks to Class Zero oil-free compressed air, the impact on these environments can be reduced to a minimum. Class Zero air refers to ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0, representing zero oil content.
While making snow is great – what does Class Zero mean for your manufacturing facility?
While all reputable manufacturers employ strict quality control measures to ensure their products meet and exceed the highest standards, one way to help mitigate the chances of product contamination is to eliminate the variables that can contribute to contamination, particularly in applications that demand the highest levels of purity.
Air compressors, like internal combustion engines, have many moving parts and traditionally rely on oil to lubricate and cool these parts, making the potential for oil contamination in the manufacturing process a real possibility. Contamination by even the smallest quantities of oil in purity-critical compressed air applications can result in wasted time, materials, and costly recalls, as well as tarnished consumer confidence.
Even a minor oil contamination can, over time, compromise valves, effect air tool performance and contaminate the end product, creating unnecessary waste, possibly producing an avoidable health risk and polluting the environment. Immediate consequences also include damage to equipment or entire production batches, resulting in higher rejection rates and costly downtime and clean up.
One sure way to avoid these issues is to utilize oil-free air for all critical manufacturing endeavors. Only ISO 8573-1 Class Zero oil-free compressors provide clean, 100 percent oil-free air, virtually eliminating any risk of oil contamination in food products and packaging materials within the manufacturing infrastructure. Oil-free compressors also reduce health risks and help prevent polluting the environment.
So, whether you want to ski or board on “oil-free snow” or have the peace of mind that your products will not be comprised, give Class Zero compressed air a closer look.
